Cultural discourse is most often conducted through journals, newspapers and other trade periodicals. Inadequate compensation for writers and the instability of published outlets create an inhospitable environment for writers and threaten the vitality of arts coverage in media. Yet thanks at least in part to on-line media, new voices are entering the dialogue on art all the time.
With the explosion of exhibitions, festivals, biennials, and experimental collaborations between disciplines around the country and the world, it is an exciting time to be an arts writer.
This blog will be a collection of postings and articles that will address the state of arts writing, coverage and conversations on how art impacts our daily lives.
Founded in 1900, The College of Fine Arts (CFA) at Carnegie Mellon University concentrates on the education of professionals in the arts in the broader context of the University.
Beyond their education in their chosen field, through required and elective course work, students are engaged in a truly interdisciplinary study.
Located in the Oakland District of Pittsburgh, the school is surrounded by a unique density of cultural resources (The Carnegie Museum of Art, The Carnegie Museum of Natural History, The Carnegie Library, the University of Pittsburgh, Hillman Library, the Frick Fine Arts Building, and Phipps Botanical Conservatory). The College of Fine Arts is at the center of a premier cultural environment.
Accordingly, the educational and artistic life of the college is interwoven with a dense calendar of theatre performances, concert, exhibitions, film and media presentations and lectures by visiting artists, practitioners and scholars.
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